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Klingler Ignites Blaze with .304 Batting Average
6 Jul
Summary
- Baylee Klingler is batting .304 with a home run in the AUSL.
- She was a finalist for USA Softball's Collegiate Player of the Year.
- Klingler had a .420 batting average at the University of Washington.
Baylee Klingler, a standout former player for the Washington Huskies, is making a significant impact for the Carolina Blaze in the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League. Despite a late start to the season, Klingler has quickly found her rhythm, improving her batting average to .304 with a .768 OPS. In her recent games, she has recorded 7 hits in 23 at-bats, including a grand slam.
Klingler's performance continues the success she demonstrated throughout her collegiate career. As a two-time First Team All-American and the 2022 Pac-12 Player of the Year, she finished her time at Washington with an impressive .420 batting average and a 1.294 OPS. Her national accolades also include being a top-three finalist for USA Softball's Collegiate Player of the Year in 2022.
The Carolina Blaze currently sits in third place in the AUSL with an 8-7 record. Klingler's strong play is a key factor as the team prepares for their next game on Tuesday, July 7, against the Portland Cascade.
